Africa: Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market 2024

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Market Size in Africa

The African self-propelled railway coach market was estimated at $X in 2021, picking up by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Production in Africa

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -10.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled), when their volume increased by 28% to X tons. In general, exports saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 453% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 499% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2021. Senegal (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) exports, with a CAGR of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021. Senegal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Senegal (+1.5 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (-2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest self-propelled railway coach supplier in Africa, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

In South Africa, self-propelled railway coach exports decreased by an average annual rate of -3.1% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -24.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 41%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Senegal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (-6.5%).

Self-Propelled Railway Coach Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2021, supplies from abroad of railway or tramway coaches (self-propelled) increased by 74% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 15,339% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-propelled railway coach imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of self-propelled railway coach imports in 2021 were Egypt (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together reaching 83% of total import. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), achieving a 6.2% share of total imports. The following importers - Senegal (X tons) and Mauritius (X tons) - each amounted to a 7.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by South Africa (with a CAGR of +81.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled railway coach importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined 65% share of total imports. South Africa, Morocco, Senegal and Mauritius lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

South Africa, with a CAGR of +103.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 7,333% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mauritius ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+12.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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